Program Coordinator for Student Affairs
Position Summary
The Coordinator of Student Affairs provides leadership and strategic oversight for student engagement, leadership development, campus traditions, orientation programs, student organizations, living-learning communities, and educational initiatives that foster student success, belonging, and community engagement. They serve as a key member of the Student Affairs team and collaborate with campus partners to create a vibrant co-curricular experience that supports student development, retention, and institutional goals.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Career Development
Coordinate the planning, implementation, and assessment of New Student Orientation, transfer student transition programs, and Week of Welcome initiatives.
Cross-campus efforts to ensure successful onboarding experiences for new and returning students.
Develop programs and resources that promote student connection, belonging, and academic success during critical transition periods.
Audit program effectiveness and implement continuous improvements to enhance student engagement and retention.
Living-Learning Communities and Residential Engagement
Provide leadership and oversight for Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) and other themed residential engagement initiatives.
Collaborate with Residential Education & Housing staff, faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to create intentional learning experiences within residential communities.
Support the development, implementation, and assessment of living-learning programs that promote student success, belonging, leadership development, and community engagement.
Utilize student participation and assessment data to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
Student Conduct and Community Standards
Serve as a member of the institutional student conduct hearing team and assist in the adjudication of student conduct matters.
Support educational sanctioning practices that promote student learning, accountability, and personal development.
Collaborate with the Dean of Students Office to uphold community standards and institutional policies.
Assessment, Reporting, and Strategic Initiatives
Develop and maintain assessment plans for Student Life programs and initiatives.
Collect, analyze, and report data related to student engagement, leadership development, orientation participation, student organizations, living-learning communities, and student success initiatives.
Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for the Dean of Students and Student Affairs leadership.
Utilize data-informed decision-making to enhance student experiences, improve retention efforts, and support institutional priorities.
Aid in divisional strategic planning, accreditation efforts, and institutional assessment initiatives.
Campus Collaboration and Institutional Service
Serve on institutional committees, task forces, and working groups as assigned.
Collaborate with Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs, Athletics, Residential Education & Housing, and other campus partners to enhance the student experience.
Represent the Dean of Students Office and Student Affairs Division at campus events, recruitment programs, family programs, and community engagement opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
Demonstrated experience working with student organizations, leadership programs, and campus-wide initiatives.
Strong communication, organizational, assessment, and project management skills.
Prioritization of responsibilities and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Experience with orientation and transition programs.
Experience facilitating student conduct hearings or conduct processes.
Experience supervising professional and student staff.
Knowledge of student development theory, retention strategies, and best practices in civic engagement.
Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs, student engagement, residence life, orientation, leadership development, or related areas.